Moody Tools 58-0670 6-Piece Slot/Phil/Screw Extractor Combo Reversible Driver Set

I've seen this set recommended in a few places for removing stripped screws in 3DS consoles. I resisted buying them for a long time because I was doing all right with "dirtier" methods of removing stripped screws such as using a small flat-headed screwdriver, using a rubber band to help the proper screwdriver bite at whatever remains of the head of the screw, and yes, once when I was desperate I even super-glued a screwdriver to the stripped screw and turned slowly to remove it. But now that I have this set I am really kicking myself for all those wasted hours over the years struggling with my old, far less efficient methods of removing stripped screws.While it's true there are no instructions included, it didn't take me too long to figure out how to use these. I've only used these so far on 3DS consoles, but I will go to them immediately the next time I have any small stripped screw. I've actually been using a hammer to gently drive the extractor into the stripped screw. It's a bit nerve-racking using a hammer on small electronics, but you don't need to strike it too hard. I found it too difficult to get the extractor to grab the screw using my bare hands, so that's why I've been using the hammer. I also find that sometimes when the extractor just doesn't seem to be grabbing at anything, drilling at the head of the screw a bit first using a very tiny drill bit can help, especially on badly rusted screws.The other thing that others have mentioned that I wholeheartedly agree with is that the Phillips screwdriver included in this set is some kind of miracle screwdriver. I effortlessly remove size 00 Phillips screws using this thing that none of the dozen or so cheap Chinese-made size 00 screwdrivers I have can remove without some serious struggle. You won't be able to help but smile and laugh at how easy it is to remove even very tight screws using this thing.Finally, these are very easy to grip, even for someone who tends to have pretty sweaty palms like me. I ordinarily used to grab a tissue or something and wrap it around my screwdriver in order to prevent my fingers from slipping and to get a better grip, but I don't need to do that with these.

I asked my auto repair guys, went to the Toyota dealer, some nice guy at Home Depot went into the back and tried for 10 minutes to help me out. No luck anywhere.The problem was a remote entry car key fob where the screw on the back had been stripped so I couldn't open it to replace the battery. Therefore, I couldn't lock or unlock my car. Pretty annoying.The problem most places had was that it was simply too small of a screw. I think it was around 3mm to 4mm and no one had any idea. A replacement key fob was $130 even on eBay so I was willing to give this $22 set a try.I opened up the bag, squinted as I tried to identify the smallest one and went to work. It was not easy keeping a firm pressure down and twisting since I had to keep the key fob flat as well. Also, if you believe it, I googled how to use an extractor and got all these bolt extractor vids that were much more complicated. For these, you just put force down and twist left to take out screws.I worked at it for a couple minutes without much luck. I wasn't expecting much anyway considering how no one, not even the dealer was able to help. But then I tried the extractor one size up. It's kind of tough to tell the difference but it's slightly larger. Anyways, the screw was out in 30 seconds.So I suppose this kit is able to get even smaller screws out. I can only imagine it'll be the ones used in glasses or something.So this tool kit saved me a lot of money and as far as I can tell, is pure quality. Like some other reviewer stated, I took off the clip thing. It does get in the way and I don't know when I would ever need to clip these to anything. Careful when taking them off though because they can leave scratches.The tips are reversible so this is a 12 in 1 kit and although I've only needed one so far it's paid for itself a few times over already and since I often work with electronics and computers I'm sure the other tools will come in handy too.